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Artichoke Heart Salad

18 Tuesday Jun 2013

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Here is a quick, easy salad for those warm summer nights!

1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain but reserve 1/4 cup of marinade

lemongrass paste

1-2 tomatoes

fresh basil leaves

salt

extra virgin olive oil

lemon juice

oyster sauce

sweet chili sauce

fresh cilantro

Cut the artichoke hearts into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the 1/4 cup of marinade from the jar. Put chopped tomato, hand-torn basil leaves, (3 or 4), 1/4-1/2 tsp of salt, the extra virgin olive oil, 1/2-1 tbsp lemon juice, a dash or two of the oyster sauce, a dash or three of the sweet chili sauce, and 1/2-1 tbsp lemongrass paste into bowl with artichoke hearts. Stir. Let sit for 10 minutes or so, stirring occasionally. Add fresh cilantro, stir and serve.

 

A couple of great thoughts to energize your day:

Psalm 18:19 “He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me.” And Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (NKJV) He delights in you and He loves you! Walk with Him!

 

 

What to do with Leftover Steak

13 Thursday Jun 2013

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Leftover Steak

Do you ever wonder what to do with leftover steak? The other night we had some leftover flank steak that had been grilled on the BBQ. I wanted to do something different so here is what I came up with!

Steak and Noodle Dish

3-4 green onions, chopped

extra virgin olive oil

butter

leftover grilled flank steak cut into thin slices

2-3 fresh tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup of passata (cooked tomatoes)

zest of 1 lemon

1 package of rice noodles

1-2 tbsp chili powder

lime juice

salt and pepper

chopped fresh cilantro

sliced avocado (optional)

Soak rice noodles in boiling water according to package directions, (10 minutes or so). In a large pan, heat EVOO and butter. Add green onions and saute for a few minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and the 1/2 cup of passata. Simmer for 4 minutes, then add 1-2 tbsp of chili powder and the zest of 1 lemon. Add drained, softened rice noodles to the pan along with the leftover steak. Add 1-2 tbsp of lime juice. Stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and avocado. Enjoy!

These verses have been on my mind lately:

“But I will hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more. My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and Your salvation all the day, For I do not know their limits. I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only. ”   Psalm 71:14-16